Creswell Crags is a picturesque Magnesium Limestone gorge located on the Nottinghamshire/Derbyshire county border. The gorge is honeycombed with caves and smaller fissures, and is a wonderful, serene and beautiful site to explore with the whole family.

During the last Ice Age, between 50,000 and 10,000 years ago, Creswell Crags was among the most northerly places on earth to have been visited by our ancient ancestors, a story that is unique on a European and World scale. Wooly mammoths roamed the lands around Creswell Crags, and nomadic Neanderthal man sought shelter in Creswell Crags’ caves whilst they were following these migrating animals.

Home to Britain’s only known example of Ice Age cave art, dated 13,000 years old, it is simply dripping in history and wills to be explored.

Cave tours to this incredible site run throughout the week, so why not transport yourself back in time, immerse yourself in the history and beauty of Creswell Crags, and see artefacts, hand tools, and other fascinating things they left behind.

January Weekends 10.00am - 4.30pm
February Every day 10.00am - 4.30pm
March - September Every day 10.00am - 5.30pm
October Every day 10.00am - 4.30pm
November - December Weekends 10.00am - 4.30pm

There is no charge to visit the Creswell Crags site or to walk around the lake and gorge. It is also free to visit the shop and coffee shop.

There is a £3 charge for all day parking (the ticket machines require exact change – change is available from reception).

Exhibition Entry £3 adults, £2 concessions, children (under 16) free

Ice Age Cave Tours &
Witch Mark Tours £9.00 adults, £7.50 concessions, £6.00 children
Includes exhibition entry

Rock Art Cave Tours
& Hyenas Den Tours £9.00 adults, £7.50 concessions, £6.00 children
Includes exhibition entry
March to September only

Combined Ticket
(Both Caves) £13.50 adults, £11.25 concessions, £9.00 children
Includes exhibition entry
March to September only

WITCH MARK TOUR
£6.00 - £9.00

New for 2019. Hundreds of protective marks, known as Witch Marks, have been discovered at Creswell Crags. This is believed to be the largest collection ever found in the UK. Join our tour guide for a unique opportunity to discover the most recent secret revealed at Creswell Crags

Monday to Friday 3 pm daily

Saturday and Sunday 12 pm and 2 pm both days